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Guardians wisely bring back overlooked reliever after gap year in Japan

In 2024, Pedro Avila threw his way into Cleveland’s hearts thanks to ability to eat innings out of the Guardians’ bullpen regardless of the role or innings he was asked to work.

After a season away in Japan, the man known as "the innings eater” is back, as Daniel Álvarez-Montes of EL Extrabase reported Sunday afternoon that Avila was signing a split-level deal with the Guardians. Avila seemingly confirmed the report a little bit later by tweeting a highlight clip with the caption “I’m back.”

— Pedro Avila (@pedroavilaa7) December 28, 2025

Avila posted a 3.